As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VIII COS II S C; Spes
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 153-154 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, standing left, holding flower and leaning on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. The image of Spes was meant to symbolize the hope for a prosperous and peaceful future, and it was often depicted holding a flower or a torch, as seen on this coin.
